Christmas Magic at The Butchart Gardens with Embassy Inn and Ferry

Available December 1 to 31, 2023. Enjoy the magic of Christmas in Victoria. Every Christmas, The Butchart Gardens are decorated with over one million twinkling lights in splendid displays throughout the 55-acre property.

FREE BREAKFAST! Stay close to downtown at the affordable Embassy Inn, located steps away from Victoria's Inner Harbour and the Black Ball terminal. Complimentary hot breakfast, free parking, and free wireless internet are all included with your stay. Additional amenities include a sauna and guest laundry facilities. The clean and comfortable rooms and the Embassy Inn's downtown location make it an excellent choice for the budget-savvy traveler.

Please Note: Overnight Christmas Magic packages are only bookable over the phone. Please call 877-386-2202 to book.

Package Includes
- Round trip, walk-on ferry tickets.
- A stay in a traditional room at the Embassy Inn.
- Free buffet breakfast.
- Round trip shuttle bus transportation from downtown Victoria to The Butchart Gardens.
- Admission to The Butchart Gardens.

Important Shuttle Information
Depart from Fairmont Empress: 4:00pm (only running Friday, Saturday and Sunday) and 6:00pm (running daily)
Depart from The Butchart Gardens: 7:00pm (only running Friday, Saturday and Sunday) and 9:00pm (running daily)

Please Note: You MUST reserve a shuttle time for Christmas Magic. If you reserve the 4:00pm shuttle, you must return on the 7:00pm shuttle from The Butchart Gardens. If you reserve the 6:00pm shuttle, you must return on the 9:00pm shuttle. The 4:00pm shuttle ONLY departs on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The 6:00pm shuttle departs daily.

The shuttle departs from in front of the Fairmont Empress. Please check in at the kiosk 15 minutes prior to your scheduled departure. Your ticket is valid for use once in each direction.